Properties of water Flashcards
1
Q
What is the chemical formula for water?
A
H2O
2
Q
What is a polar molecule?
A
A molecule that has a bent shape, and is more positively charged at one end than the other
3
Q
What type of bonds do polar molecules have?
A
Covalent
4
Q
What is cohesion?
A
The attraction between molecules of the same substance
5
Q
What is adhesion?
A
The attraction between molecules of different substances
6
Q
What is capillary action?
A
When water travels out of the roots of a plant and up throughout the stems and leaves
